When Is Your Tax Freedom Day?
If you have ever had the feeling that you spent half of your life working just to pay tax, you are probably not far wrong. With income tax, social security,
The era of bank secrecy is over!
In recent years, EU governments have come under pressure from their constituents to implement punitive measures to levy tax on large amounts of undisclosed wealth held in offshore accounts. Governments
When will interest rates rise?
The Bank of England’s August monetary policy meeting was a disappointing one for savers, signalling that the first interest rate move would not come until around May next year. The
10 things to consider when moving to Portugal
Are you planning to move to Portugal? As someone who has lived here for 15 years I can tell you you’ve made a good choice. It is a beautiful place
Electronic Rent Receipts – Questions and Answers – Part 3
New tax requirements for landlords raise many questions. Here are more answers to some of the most common queries. 10/14: Can I authorise a third party to issue electronic rent
The importance of a diversified portfolio
After having worked hard throughout your life to build up your assets, savings and investments, once you are retired a key objective should be to preserve the wealth you have
EU Succession Regulation
With the exception of the UK, Ireland and Denmark, from August 17, 2015 the EU Succession Regulation (650/12) comes into effect. Known as ‘Brussels IV’, it was introduced on July
UK announces new measures against offshore tax evasion
The UK government is toughening its stance on offshore tax evasion, further strengthening the deterrents and penalties. It warned that criminal investigation and sanctions will play an increasingly prominent role
Electronic rent Receipts – 14 questions and answers
|| Part 2 of a 3-part series The new tax requirements for landlords raise many questions. Here are the answers to some of the most common queries. 6/14: I started
How much tax are you paying In Portugal?
The tax burden on residents of Portugal has increased significantly over recent years. Nonetheless, Portugal can still offer expatriates tax advantages compared to other European countries, depending on your circumstances